EASTERN, Ky. (WMDJ) — During a special called meeting today, the Floyd County Board of Education selected a new chair and vice chair.

Longtime board member Linda Gearheart, of District One, was elected to serve as chair, effective immediately. Gearheart previously served as vice chair.

Board members also selected Keith Smallwood, of District Four, to serve as vice chair.

In a social media post, Floyd County Schools thanked outgoing chair William “Junior” Newsome for his service over the past two years.